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Analyzing Advertising Effectiveness and Consumer Behavior

This section addresses key questions regarding modern advertising methods, ethics, and influence on purchasing decisions.

1. Most Effective Ways of Advertising

The most effective ways of advertising are those featuring an attractive product and slogan that successfully reaches the target audience. For example, Nike's advertisements on TV or social media are highly effective due to their strong branding and targeted placement.

2. The Power of Word-of-Mouth Marketing

I agree that word-of-mouth is highly effective. This means that satisfied customers recommend products to others. For example, when a friend recommends a product because they have already tried it and are satisfied, you buy it... Continue reading "Advertising Strategies, Ethics, and Vocabulary Mastery" »

Initial Device Naming and Setup

1. Set Device Hostnames

Assign unique hostnames to your network devices for easy identification. In this example, we name the switch ALS and the router HQ.

Switch Configuration (ALS)

Switch> enable
Switch# configure terminal
Switch(config)# hostname ALS
ALS(config)#

Router Configuration (HQ)

Router> enable
Router# configure terminal
Router(config)# hostname HQ
HQ(config)#

Basic Security Hardening

2. Encrypt Passwords

Use the service password-encryption command to encrypt all plaintext passwords in the running configuration.

ALS(config)# service password-encryption

3. Set a Secure Enable Password

Configure a strong, encrypted password for privileged EXEC mode using enable secret.

ALS(config)# enable secret adap$$1

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Passive Voice

Present Simple: sell // are sold

Present Continuous: are selling // are being sold

Past Simple: sold // were sold

Past Continuous: were selling // were being sold

Present Perfect Simple: have sold // have been sold

Present Perfect Continuous: have been sold // have been being sold

Past Perfect Simple: had sold // had been sold

Future Simple: will sell // will be sold

Future Perfect: will have sold // will have been sold

Modals: can sell // can be sold

Modal Perfects: must have sold // must have been sold

Have to: have to sell // have to be sold

Be going to: are going to sell // are going to be sold

Causative Form

Have/get + something + done (v). Conjugate 'have' or 'get' according to the tense. Example: I always have my nails polished for New... Continue reading "English Grammar Tenses, Conditionals, and Connectors" »

Key Vocabulary: English and Spanish Equivalents

This section provides essential vocabulary related to social issues, actions, and digital communication.

Social Issues and Economic Terms

• Hunger - Hambre
• Inequality - Desigualdad
• Shelter - Refugio
• Slum - Barrio bajo
• Unemployment - Sin trabajo / Desempleo
• Wage - Sueldo

Verbs and Actions

• Bother - Molestar
• Charge - Cargo
• Drop out - Abandonar
• Overcome - Superar
• Rush (over) - Prisa sobre
• Go on strike - Ponerse en huelga
• Make sure - Asegurarse
• Support a cause - Apoyar una causa
• Take action - Tomar medidas
• Reject - Rechazar
• Remove - Eliminar
• Update - Actualizar
• Get rid of - Deshacerse de
• Accomplish - Lograr
• Disappoint - Decepcionar
• Grow up - Crecer
• Hang out - Pasar el rato
• Misunderstand - Malinterpretar
• Rise - Subir
• Wander - Andar

Unit 1: Essential Expressions

• Appeal (Atreure)
• Dare (Atrevir-se)
• Go wrong (Salir mal)
• Make sure
• On the spur of the moment (Espontàniament)
• Play safe (Anar sobre segur)
• Think twice (Pensar-s'ho dues vegades)
• Willing (Disposat)
• A close shave (Sortir-se'n pels pèls)
• Cut it fine
• Just in case (Per si de cas)
• Safe and sound (Sa i estalvi)
• The coast was clear (No habian moros en la costa)
• Fast asleep (Sobado)
• Wide awake (Molt despert)
• Brand new (Nou de trinca)
• Soaking wet (Empapado)
• Wide open (Obert de bat a bat)
• Pitch black (Totalment obscur)
• Rock hard (Dur com una pedra)

Adverbs of Degree

Extreme Adverbs

Completely, quite, really (e.g., terrifying, petrified, spectacular, exhilarating, starving, gigantic, exhausted, filthy, fascinated)

Ordinary Adverbs

Absolutely, extremely,... Continue reading "Essential Vocabulary and Phrases for English Learners" »

Essential English Vocabulary for Art and Creativity

Art Terminology and Definitions

• abstract
• cave painting (pintura rupestre)
• graffiti
• landscape (paisatge)
• photograph (fotografia)
• portrait (retrat)
• sculpture
• still life (bodega)
• street art (art urbà)

Verbs Related to Art Creation and Display

• enlarge (ampliar)
• frame (marc)
• hang (penjar)
• print (imprimir)
• save to hard drive (guardar-ho en un dispositiu)
• take (fer una foto)

People and Tools in the Art World

• artist
• brush (pinzell)
• easel (caballet)
• gallery
• model
• paint
• palette
• pedestal
• portfolio
• sculptor
• sculpture
• bust
• photography

Grammar Focus: Make vs. Do

Understanding the difference between make and do is crucial for fluency.

Using "Make"

We usually use make to talk about creating or constructing something, or producing a result.... Continue reading "Essential English Grammar and Art Vocabulary Review" »

The Picture of Dorian Gray: Book vs. Film Differences

This list details 25 significant changes made in the film adaptation of Oscar Wilde's classic novel, The Picture of Dorian Gray, focusing on plot points, character fates, and key thematic alterations.

Key Plot and Character Changes

1. Flashback Sequence: In the film, a flashback sequence appears at the beginning that is absent in the book.
2. Sibyl Vane's Death: Sibyl Vane does not drown herself in the river in the book; she commits suicide by taking poison.
3. Sibyl's Role: Sibyl Vane performs as Juliet in the book, but as Ophelia in the film.
4. Argument with Sibyl: In the book, Dorian is cruel to Sibyl because of her poor stage performance. In the film, their argument centers on the topic of having children.

This sentence is true. According to the text, the text states that, because the text states that. Nowadays (it is a well-known fact, everyone agrees that), in general, as far as we know (the question is whether this is good for everyone). There are several reasons why I would choose this type of place.

• On the one hand, firstly, secondly
• On the other hand, in contrast, besides, many people (think/do)

(let us now move on to, another factor to take into account is, and that is not all, as I see it, I'm of the point that, and I shall take as an example, it can be seen that .. there is, it is a fact that, it can be assumed that, it is clear that, without a doubt, it is hard to believe that, from my point of view,)

To sum up I would like to say that,

English-Spanish Business Vocabulary

Unit 2

5. To motivate: motivar = To inspire (incentivar)

• Motivation: motivación
• Motivational: motivador, motivacional
• Motivated: motivado
• Highly motivated: super motivado, entusiasta
• Motivational skills: habilidades/capacidad de motivación
• Motivation techniques: técnicas de motivación
• To encourage (syn.): animar, alentar

6. Objective: objetivo o meta (goal/aim/target).

• Set (fijar, establecer) / fix (fijar) / establish / achieve (alcanzar) / meet (alcanzar) objectives (collocations).

7. Staff: personal. (Syn.: personnel, employees, workers).

• to staff: proveer de personal.
• Staff morale: la moral del personal
• Staff turnover: rotación de personal

8. Subordinate: subordinado.

• To subordinate: subordinar.

9. To supervise: supervisar.

The Picture of Dorian Gray

Basil's Demise

On the eve of Dorian Gray's thirty-eighth birthday, he encountered his friend Basil Hallward, who was about to depart for Paris. Basil, concerned about the rumors surrounding Dorian's reputation, expressed his desire to see Dorian's soul. Dorian reluctantly revealed his portrait to Basil. In a fit of rage, Dorian stabbed Basil to death.

The Aftermath of Murder

The following morning, Dorian enlisted the help of Alan Campbell, an old friend, to dispose of Basil's body. Initially reluctant, Alan eventually agreed after Dorian presented him with an incriminating document. Together, they concealed the evidence of the crime.

A Chance Encounter

Seeking solace in opium, Dorian ventured into a den where he encountered... Continue reading "The Picture of Dorian Gray: A Tale of Beauty and Ruin" »